Trump threatens to block opening of US-Canada bridge

The White House has demanded that Canada “share authority” and ownership of a new bridge connecting the two countries after a “clear and direct” call between Donald Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge, connecting the Canadian province of Ontario to the US state of Michigan, will not open until Ottawa “treats the United States with the Fairness and Respect that we deserve”, Trump wrote on social media earlier.

The bridge is funded by the Canadian government but will be publicly owned by both Canada and Michigan.

Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Tuesday he had a “positive” conversation with Trump, reminding him Canada paid for the bridge.

BBC